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Corporate Consulting

Your permanent legal counsel — every decision in your company is taken after careful legal review, not in a courtroom after the fact.

About the Service

Law isn't for crises — it's for avoiding them

A company without permanent legal counsel operates in a legal blind spot: management decisions made with uncalculated consequences, contracts signed without review, employees dismissed in ways that open the door to compensation claims, and compliance systems that shift while no one updates them. Every uninformed decision is a ticking time bomb.

We work with you as a legal arm inside your company — available daily, reviewing your decisions before they're executed, updating your systems as laws change, and intervening immediately when issues arise. The result: a company that moves quickly but with full legal safety — saving many times what you pay in consultation fees.

70%
of corporate disputes can be avoided with proactive counsel
24/7
direct line for urgent matters
15+
years of experience with UAE companies
What We Offer

Integrated Legal Services for Your Company

We cover every legal dimension of your business — from the daily contract to the strategic decision.

Recurring Legal Advisory

A monthly or annual retainer that gives you ongoing access to a specialized legal advisor.

Management Decision Review

Legal analysis of decisions before they're made — to avoid risks and future liability.

Regulatory Compliance

Keeping up with changing UAE laws and updating your company policies to maintain full compliance.

Corporate Governance

Organizing boards, internal regulations, and decision-making procedures in a legally sound way.

Employment Disputes

Handling staff matters, terminations, compensation, and labor complaints with legal certainty.

Day-to-Day Contract Review

Quick review of client, supplier, and partner contracts before signature — daily operational protection.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Due diligence, drafting acquisition agreements, and managing the deal end-to-end.

Company Formation & Restructuring

Setting up new companies, opening branches, restructuring legal forms, or moving between free zones.

How We Work

A Clear, Effective Working Methodology

Four steps that connect our firm to your company as a genuine in-house legal arm.

1

Initial Assessment

A diagnostic session to understand your business, structure, and current and potential legal risks.

2

Tailored Legal Plan

Defining scope of services, communication channels, and response levels suited to your company's size.

3

Ongoing Follow-Up

Regular meetings, legal updates, and proactive review of everything new in your business.

4

Immediate Intervention

A hotline for urgent matters — direct contact with your lawyer without waiting or gatekeepers.

FAQ

Your Questions on Corporate Consulting

One-off Consultation: A single session for a specific matter, billed hourly.

Permanent Retainer: A monthly or annual contract covering all your daily consultations and reviews at a fixed price, with priority response and discounts on out-of-scope services. In practice, your company gets an in-house legal counsel for a fraction of an employee's salary.
If any of these apply, you need a permanent counsel:

More than 10 employees or rapid growth
• Recurring contracts with clients and suppliers
• Operations in more than one emirate or free zone
• Regulated sector (financial, healthcare, real estate, tech)
• You've faced a legal dispute before (once is enough)
Retainer clients get a direct hotline with the lawyer via WhatsApp and phone, with response commitments within specific hours based on contract tier. For emergencies (court summons, inspections, labor complaints, arrests), contact is immediate around the clock.
Yes, we serve companies in all UAE free zones (DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM, RAKEZ, etc.) as well as mainland companies. Each free zone has its own legal system, and we are experienced with all of them — including separate courts such as DIFC Courts and ADGM Courts.
A monthly retainer usually includes:

• Unlimited legal consultations via phone and WhatsApp
• Review of a defined number of contracts per month
• Drafting of legal notices and correspondence
• Regular updates on new laws affecting your activity
Discount on out-of-scope services (litigation, major drafting)

We tailor the package after understanding your company's needs.
Cost depends on company size, activity, and expected volume of consultations. We offer packages for startups, mid-sized firms, and large groups. The cost is always significantly lower than a full-time in-house counsel's salary, with a higher level of expertise. Pricing is set after a complimentary assessment session.

Your Company Deserves a Permanent Legal Arm

Don't wait until a problem hits to look for a lawyer. Get a permanent legal advisor who protects your decisions and accelerates your company's growth safely.